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Grandma Nell Knelt Down With the Tennis Ball. Waffles Was Absolutely Ready.

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The tennis ball is held out in Grandma Nell's hand, and Waffles is looking right at it, with his nose just inches away. She kneels on the grass in a gray cardigan and a blue top, her curly gray hair and reading glasses framing a big happy smile. The Beagle leans forward with his mouth open, brown eyes shining and ears swinging, one front paw lifted as if he is ready to run. A wooden fence, a hose and a few pots of plants line the backyard behind them, and warm light glows through the leaves.

Fetch is not every Beagle's favorite game, since the breed was developed to follow scent rather than retrieve, but many still enjoy chasing a ball when it makes a game out of it. Try hiding the ball in the grass so your dog has to sniff it out, which fits a Beagle's natural talent. Keep play sessions short, especially in hot weather, and offer fresh water. Beagles love food and can gain weight easily, so a daily play session is a healthy way to burn off energy. Always play in a fenced yard, since a Beagle that picks up a scent may keep running. Talk to your vet about your dog's activity needs.

One more toss, and then maybe one more after that. Grandma Nell is in no hurry, and neither is Waffles.

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